Boho Fabulous

I know, I know, "Boho" style has been around now a couple of years - the throw back to the late 60s - early 70s resurrected by many celebs such as, Nicole Richie, Sienna Miller, Fashion Stylist/Designer, Rachel Zoe, among many many other famous or not. I myself fell into this look and style probably 20 years ago or so.

To me, before the terms "Boho" or "Bohemian Chic" were coined, I thought of it as a "Earth Maiden / Hippie fabulous". I guess they are synonymous terms, but, there's something about the words "Boho Chic" that just work.

It seems that with the ever increasing popularity of musical festivals such as Coachella (here in my home town of Palm Desert - well it's in neighboring Indio), the thousands and thousands of woodstock wannabees are working this look..... some work it good..... others, not so good. But just the same - this look is so much fun to watch and even more fun to wear. Even if some fall into the "not so good", the sentiment remains and you can't help but smile amidst the maxi dresses, crochet everything, and Goddess head jewelry.

Have you been wanting to give Boho a try? It's so easy but, it does take a certain knack to create your own look - it shouldn't look to studied - you know, like you're trying to hard..... it just has to happen. When it does, you'll know its good. Stay tuned for a little rundown on how to make this look your own - wear it and live in it........

Bohemian Chic living........ this is a story for another day.... let me just say..... Ikat, leather, Moroccan, Suzani - are all key words/styles/materials for this look. Just thinking about it makes me smile and makes me want to head out to the beach in my crocheted coverup and mocassins......... so simple, yet so good. More to come...... (photo credits - fashionreporterwannabe.wordpress.com, wearwhatwear.blogspot.com, coachella.com )

Are you inspired?

Many of us have crazy-busy lives.  During all of the chaos, if you were to stop for second to think to yourself, "Am I having fun?  Do I feel fulfilled? Am I happy with my surroundings?".   It wouldn't be uncommon to think to oneself, "Hmmm.... I don't know, maybe not".

The absolute first thing we can do to make our lives fulfilling is to actually say to ourselves, " I am happy.  I'm grateful.  My life happens the way that it's supposed to."  After putting these thoughts into our minds, immediately, we should feel a shift toward a more positive self.  It's really that easy. 

With this newly acknowledged positive self, it's time to just take a look around.  Take one look at the room in your home that you retreat to after a busy day.  Maybe it's your family room, kitchen, or bedroom.  Regardless as to which room this most commonly visited space is, do you like what you see?  How do you feel in the space?  Is it organized, functional, pleasing to your eye?  If you genuinely have to answer no to any one of these questions (many of us would easily answer no to all three!), its time to make a change.  Simple changes to our surroundings in conjuction with this newfound choice to be positive will, absolutely change your life. 

It might not happen overnight, but, with a little bit of effort, we can all find the Vintage Floozy within ourselves.  What does this mean?  Something different for everyone.  For me, it means that I love where I'm at, mind and body, in my own life.   I'm an individual with my own ideas.  What I enjoy or find beautiful may not be the same thing as whatever is "in vogue" right now.  That's okay.  That's better than okay.  Trust yourself to choose what your life will look and feel like. 

The next step:  Finding inspiration -

to be continued..........